Cranberry Jello Relish

Rating: 3 Stars, an adult pleaser.
This is my favorite Thanksgiving Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 bag fresh cranberries
1 small 3 oz. package cherry jello
1 can crushed pineapple, strained. Juice reserved
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped nuts (I use walnuts)
1 cup cherries, chopped coarsely
¼ cup hot water

Directions:
Boil cranberries until skins pop. Drain. Smash cranberries in a bowl. Dissolve jello in ¼ cup hot water. Add pineapple juice plus whatever amount of water is necessary to make 1 cup liquid. Add to dissolved jelllo mixture. Combine cranberries, jello mixture, crushed pineapple, nuts, cherries and sugar. Mix well. Refrigerate overnight, until set.

Home-made Mac 'N Cheese

Rating: 5 stars
This is the real deal. Cheesy with crispy edges. Madeline's favorite food to request.

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 Pound Elbow Macaroni
9 Tablespoons Butter
2 ½ Cups Shredded Cheese (use your favorite and combine for a total of 2 cups: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Muenster, etc.)
2 Cups Half and Half
8 ounces Velveeta, cut into cubes
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter a deep casserole pan. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the oil, then the elbow macaroni. Cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain well. Return macaroni to pot. Melt 8 Tablespoons of the butter in with it. Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Transfer to casserole dish. Sprinkle with additional ½ cup of cheese if desired. Dot with additional 1 Tablespoon butter. Bake about 35 minutes or until bubbling around edges.